Top Rankings
Pequea Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 students in Pequea Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Pequea Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,348 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pequea Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#481 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
57%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
14%
# Black Students
36 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,049 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
78%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
107
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,019 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,007 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,019
$23,649
Spending / Student
$28,007
$23,073
Best Pequea Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pequea Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4033 E Newport Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 School Lane Rd
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8268
Gap, PA 17527
(717) 442-8268
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Paradise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 N Belmont Rd
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 768-5560
Paradise, PA 17562
(717) 768-5560
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Pequea Valley Intrmd School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 S New Holland Rd
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5535
Kinzers, PA 17535
(717) 768-5535
Grades: 7-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pequea Valley School District?
Pequea Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,348 students.
What is the rank of Pequea Valley School District?
Pequea Valley School District is ranked #474 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pequea Valley School District?
78% of Pequea Valley School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pequea Valley School District?
Pequea Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Pequea Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,007 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
